Accounting Analyst

Assumption Life; City of Moncton; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training opportunities

Competitive benefits

Volunteer day

Downtown Moncton

Job summary

Assumption Life in Moncton, NB is seeking an Accounting Analyst, reporting to the Manager, Financial Reporting, to support monthly and quarterly accounting activities, reconciliations, and the preparation of financial statements within the insurance sector.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, bilingual in French and English, with a degree in accounting or finance, strong Excel skills, and a collaborative mindset to work with auditors and cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma with accounting focus; relevant experience acceptable.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial statements.
• Fluency in French and English required, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly and quarterly accounting activities including general ledger entries and reconciliations.
• Assist in financial statements preparation for corporate, regulatory, and segregated funds.
• Support audits and collaboration with external auditors.
• Participate in system implementation and regulatory changes.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Excel

Job description

Reporting to the Manager, Financial Reporting, the Accounting Analyst plays a key role in the production of accurate, high-quality financial information. Through participation in accounting operations, account reconciliations, and the preparation of financial statements, this individual contributes directly to the organization's performance. This opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented, analytical professional who is motivated to develop their expertise within a collaborative team in the insurance industry.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, the incumbent should possess the following qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, or a post-secondary diploma combined with a few years of relevant experience;
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, including journal entries, chart of accounts, general ledger, and financial statements;
• Good understanding of the accounting cycle and accounting information systems;
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, with a disciplined approach to applying procedures and internal controls;
• Advanced proficiency in Excel for the preparation, analysis, and validation of financial data;
• Bilingualism required (French and English, both written and spoken);
• Self-motivated, organized, and able to manage priorities effectively while exercising sound judgment in task execution;
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills, with the ability to clearly communicate issues and solutions.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly and quarterly accounting activities, including general ledger entries, account reconciliations, and investment accounting, while ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data.
• Contribute to the preparation of corporate, regulatory, and segregated fund financial statements by participating in the collection, validation, and analysis of financial data.
• Participate in the preparation of annual audit files and collaborate with external auditors as required.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, system implementation or enhancement projects, and regulatory changes impacting the industry.

• The chance to be part of a dynamic, high-performing team that adheres to the following ethical values: leadership, collaboration, trust and commitment;
• Training and development opportunities;
• A comprehensive benefits package including a competitive salary, bonus, pension and benefits;
• A dynamic location in downtown Moncton;
• A paid volunteer day;
• Time off to care for family members and pets.